Director of Supply Chain – Satellite Manufacturing (NewSpace)
Location: California, United States
Our client, an innovative satellite manufacturing and platform developer, is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to build, lead, and optimize their end-to-end supply chain as they scale from low-rate to high-rate production.
What You’ll Do:
- Own and lead the end-to-end supply chain function, including sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics, and inventory.
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with production ramp‑up and long‑term growth.
- Build and manage supplier relationships, including qualification, performance management, and risk mitigation.
- Drive cost reduction, lead‑time improvement, and supply continuity across critical components and subsystems.
- Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance to support program execution.
- Implement scalable MRP/ERP processes, forecasting models, and KPI‑driven performance tracking.
- Manage and develop a growing supply chain and procurement team.
- Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks in a space‑qualified hardware environment.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven leadership experience in supply chain or operations within aerospace, space, or complex hardware manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of low‑volume, high‑complexity production environments.
- Experience scaling supply chains for growth‑stage or startup companies.
- Track record of supplier negotiation and cost control.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
If this sounds like a role you’d like to explore, please reach out for a confidential conversation.
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